Children untangle three of the most common mix-ups in writing: its and it's, your and you're, and whose and who's. They learn a simple test: if you can say it is, you are or who is, use the word with the apostrophe. They choose the right word, explain their choice and correct mistakes in sentences.
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Completed: its or it's? your or you're? Contraction Homophones
Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on homophones. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 20 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Year 3 Homophones in Sentences Worksheet — Level 1.
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Say it in full. If it is, you are or who is makes sense, you need the apostrophe.
Test: say the sentence with it is, you are or who is. If it makes sense, use the word with the apostrophe. Circle the word that fits.
Write the correct word in the gap.
Each sentence has one wrong word. Write the sentence again correctly.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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